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Admas - Sons of Ethiopia - Far Out Magazine

‘Sons of Ethiopia’: The legendary lost album that redefined East African music

A groundbreaking album.

Ben Forrest
Oct 6, 2025
Ukandanz-Evil Plan - የክፋት እቅድ - Album of The Week - 2025

Ukandanz – ‘Evil Plan የክፋት እቅድ’ album review: Expansive Ehtio-jazz meets the hard rock defiance of Black Sabbath

A compelling listen.

Ben Forrest
Apr 16, 2025
Let Me Die Loved- Ayalew Mesfin and the Derg regime

Let Me Die Loved: Ayalew Mesfin and the Derg regime

An endlessly rebellious artist.

Ben Forrest
Jun 16, 2024
Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou- the Ethiopian nun who devoted herself to music

Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou: the Ethiopian nun who devoted herself to music

One of East Africa’s greatest musicians.

Ben Forrest
May 22, 2024
Aselefech Ashine and Getenesh Kebret- When the stars of Ethiopia's golden age collided

Aselefech Ashine and Getenesh Kebret: when the stars of Ethiopia’s Golden Age collided

Stunning vocalists.

Ben Forrest
Mar 14, 2024
King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard - 2023

The Ethiopian musicians that inspired King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

They are inspired by an eclectic mix of influences.

Aimee Ferrier
Jan 31, 2024
Mulatu Astatke- the wild life of the funky father of Ethio-jazz

Mulatu Astatke: the wild life of the funky father of Ethio-jazz

He expanded jazz geographically and sonically.

Lucy Harbron
Nov 17, 2023
Hailu Mergia- the spearhead of Ethiopia's musical revolution - 2023

Hailu Mergia: the spearhead of Ethiopia’s musical revolution

The story of Ethiopia’s most famous musician.

Tyler Golsen
Oct 4, 2023
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